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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.87, 6,942.26 and 2,373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.87, 6,942.26 and 2,373.97 is: 3,564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.87 : 6,942.26 = 2,373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.87/6,942.26 = 2,373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.87x = 6,942.26 × 2,373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.87x = 16,480,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480,716.97/4,623.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.27

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